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What was the primary difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan regarding legislative representation?

• Virginia Plan proposed a single legislative house, while New Jersey Plan proposed two houses.

• Virginia Plan proposed proportional representation, while New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for each state.

• Virginia Plan focused on state rights, while New Jersey Plan focused on federal power.

• Virginia Plan called for a strong executive, while New Jersey Plan called for a weak executive.

What was the outcome of the Great Compromise regarding the structure of the U.S. Congress?

• A single legislative house with equal representation for all states.

• A two-house legislature with proportional representation in both houses.

• A two-house legislature with proportional representation in one house and equal representation in the other.

• A single legislative house with representation based on state population.

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How did the 3/5ths Compromise address the issue of counting enslaved people for representation?

• It counted all enslaved people as full persons for representation.

• It counted enslaved people as 3/5ths of a person for representation.

• It excluded enslaved people entirely from population counts for representation.

• It allowed enslaved people to vote, thus counting them as full persons.

Which two principles did the Constitution embrace to avoid the tyranny of government?

• Direct democracy and popular sovereignty.

• Separation of powers and federalism.

• Unicameral legislature and judicial supremacy.

• Absolute monarchy and checks and balances.

What does federalism mean in the context of the U.S. government?

• All governmental authority rests solely with the national government.

• Governmental authority is divided between the national and state governments.

• States have absolute power, with no national government oversight.

• The government is run by a single, powerful executive branch.